evolutionintheclassroom09 - Discussion Rubric

Initial POST / Response to Articles (10 points):

6-7 Points	8-9 Points	10 Points
REFERENCES 1 or 2 Basic Ideas from the readings RESTATES facts from the readings with limited consideration of the main points Stimulates further discussion Connects to class content and/or life experience	REFERENCES Significant IDEAS from the readings Goes BEYOND RESTATING of fact and ANALYZES points from readings Stimulates further INSIGHTFUL discussion Makes RELEVANT connections to class content and/or life experience	EVALUATES Significant IDEAS from the readings INTERPRETS and gives NEW INSIGHT to points discussed in the readings POSES THOUGHT PROVOKING discussion and/or debate Makes several INSIGHTFUL connections to BOTH class content AND life experience

3 points	4 points	5 points
clearly identifies original post Connects to and shows clear understanding of original post Considers ideas of original post and agrees/disagrees respectfully References ideas from previous post, but avoids excess repetition	All “3” criteria plus: Supports and/or defends ideas with relevant explanations and examples	All previous criteria plus: Advances discussion with new examples or insights New connections are developed with depth and detail